The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has granted Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma recertification to Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Aviation Group. Only 37 airlines worldwide hold the IATA CEIV Pharma certification, including the carrier. The national airline of the UAE received IATA CEIV Pharma accreditation for the first time in 2019 in cooperation with Etihad Airport Services Cargo and its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The Middle East’s first airline and only the third worldwide to possess the CEIV Pharma, CEIV Fresh, and CEIV Live Animals certifications was Etihad Cargo. Following an…
Author: Vibha Mehta
Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA FZE (DCV MENA) is pleased to announce a long-term strategic relationship with global logistics provider DHL Global Forwarding for the operation and management of the soon-to-be-opened Daimler Truck Dubai Parts Centre. The cutting-edge building will function as a specialized truck parts warehouse. It will allow DCV MENA to better serve Daimler Truck AG clients in the Middle East by providing a wide range of reliable components and quick turnaround times. Daimler Truck AG is one of the world’s major commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its flagship Mercedes-Benz trucks are intended to burn clean fuel, run efficiently, and include…
Abu Dhabi Airports announced last week that Al Bateen Executive Airport had gained General Civil Aviation Authority 4D Accreditation. Receiving 4D Accreditation, a rare and renowned aviation industry honour means Al Bateen can now accept wide-body aircraft without operational issues, constraints, or civil aviation pre-approval, boosting the airport’s profile, capacity, and future commercial potential. H.E. Eng. Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, says, “Acquiring this certification from General Civil Aviation Authority was central to our long-term development and operational vision for the airport, which can now accommodate larger aircrafts from regional and…
DHL Express, one of the world’s top express and logistics providers, has made a retail automation breakthrough in the Courier, Express & Parcel (CEP) Industry by opening its first digital service point in the UAE. This automated service station is the first in the Middle East and throughout DHL’s global network. It is located at the Dubai Digital Park (DDP) in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ). It is an unprecedented industry breakthrough that reflects DHL’s market-leading position in the UAE and ushers in a…
AD Ports Group, one of the leading facilitators of global trade, logistics, and industry, is notifying the public that a joint training exercise will occur at 10:00 am on 24 November 2022 at Delma Port. The exercise will simulate a maritime incident at the port – this will be a part of ongoing planning and preparation for emergency and crisis response in Abu Dhabi. Thirteen government entities will be participating in this joint exercise, and some entities from the private sector. Participants include the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre in Abu Dhabi (Joint Local Operations Center); Critical Infrastructure and…
Mumzworld, the largest online baby shop in the Middle East, is extending its operations at EZDubai, the entirely dedicated e-commerce-free zone strategically positioned in the heart of Dubai South’s Logistics District. Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District – Dubai South, Mona Ataya, CEO of Mumzworld, and other top officials from both organisations were present at a signing ceremony to announce the expansion. The new facility will be 8,152 square meters in size and positioned in a fast-developing free zone for major e-commerce firms and last-mile service providers, allowing Mumzworld to further enhance its presence and operations for future hyper-scale.…
Maersk is devoted to developing and delivering integrated logistics solutions to its clients. KDP benefits from a strategic location closer to Maersk’s clients’ production clusters in and around Muscat and the access it provides to worldwide markets. Maersk is implementing time and cost-efficient solutions for its clients by connecting KDP to its port network and delivering land freight and value-added solutions to and from KDP. The long-term commercial agreement with Maersk aligns with Asyad’s role to facilitate trade and support local merchants to do business efficiently at global standards. It strengthens KDP’s worldwide stance as an import, re-export, and transhipment…
Cartlow, one of the biggest reverse logistics platforms in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, enables customers to ‘buy, sell, and recycle’ by offering heavily discounted pre-loved items from various brands on its site. The platform revealed yesterday that it would hold two incredible bargains in November. Cartlow will have a Pre-loved Friday and Cyber Monday sale, delivering an even greater discount on a wide range of popular goods on the famous shopping site. The platform also encourages customers to sell their products in return for the money that can be used to make new purchases during the sale. Pre-Loved Friday…
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, has announced the launch and call for applications for the Clean Energy Accelerator 3.0, a fast-paced, non-equity dilutive accelerator designed to facilitate collaborations with mature start-ups developing breakthrough clean energy technologies. Kara Hurst, Amazon’s Vice President of Worldwide Sustainability, made the statement during a session at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. According to the International Energy Agency, 40% of the CO2 reductions necessary to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 rely on technologies that have yet to be commercially adopted substantially. This is important to meet…
Dar Al Arkan, one of Saudi Arabia’s top real estate businesses, and The Trump Organization announced a deal in New York to create a trademark Trump Resort in the beautiful AIDA project, which will include residential villas, a hotel, and a golf course. The 100-meter-high hilltop complex, located in the centre of Muscat, is one of the world’s most significant luxury mixed-use real estate developments, with direct access to the sea. Yousef Al Shelash, Chairman of Dar Al Arkan, says, “The Trump Organization is known for its exclusive, world-class developments. Superior quality, detail, and perfection are the standards that…